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Chapter 9 Features Using MIDI
Chapter 9
Using the TD-8 As a General
MIDI Sound Module
The TD-8 features a convenient GM mode for playback of
GM scores (music data for GM sound modules).
For more on the GM system, refer to p. 13.
Switching to the GM Mode
For proper playback of GM scores, it is necessary to set the
sound module to GM mode and initialize for use with GM
data.
The TD-8 switches to GM mode at the
following times.
• When switching to GM mode
• When a GM System ON message is received from an
external MIDI device
• When a song in which a GM System ON message is
recorded is played back, and the GM System ON
message is received
When the TD-8 is switched to GM mode, percussion sets for
use with the GM system are assigned to Part 10, and all other
parts are assigned to PIANO 1. This setting cannot be
changed in the TD-8. Change the setting by sending the
Control Change Bank Select (CC0#, CC32#) and Program
Change (PC) from the external MIDI device.
• Program changes in GM mode are predetermined, and thus
cannot be changed. Program changes set in “Changing the
percussion set Numbers Called Up with Program Change
Messages” (p. 158) cannot be used.
• Drum kit parts cannot be played using MIDI messages sent
from an external device. They can be played only by playing
pads connected to the TD-8.
• The pan of the percussion set is based on how the set sounds
from where the drums are played. Be aware that the panning
recommended with General MIDI is reversed.
• Sequencers cannot be used in GM mode. The [PATTERN],
[SONG], [PLAY/STOP], [REC], [TOP], [FWD], [BWD],
[CLICK], and [TEMPO] buttons are disabled.
Use the program changes in the “Preset Percussion Set List”
(p. 184) and “Backing Instrument List” (p. 186).
fig.10-020
1. Press [SETUP], then [F2 (MIDI)], then [F1 (GLOBAL)],
and then [F3 (PAGE 3)].
[SETUP] lights, and the “MIDI GLOBAL” screen
appears.
2. Press CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to “GM
MODE.”
3. Press [INC/+] or [DEC/-] or rotate the VALUE dial to set
this to “ON.”
“GM ON” is displayed in the “DRUM KIT” screen.
fig.10-019
In GM mode, parameters that cannot be set are crossed
out.
GM System ON Message
This is a message that switches a device’s operational
mode to a status suitable for use with the GM system,
and initializes the sound module so that it is compatible
with the GM system.
When “RX GM ON” is set to “OFF,” the GM System
ON message is ignored.
For more on the “RX GM ON” settings, refer to p. 160.
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